FUKUSHIMA, Japan — (BUSINESS WIRE) — December 22, 2015 —
Under its slogan, "Future From Fukushima," the governmental departments
of Fukushima Prefecture have been primarily using Facebook as their
information-sharing platform, providing a forum for anyone in or outside
the prefecture to participate and interact. Here, all government
departments collaborate to build a sense of unity in conveying the
'Wonder' and 'Now' of Fukushima to all, throughout the world.

'Fukushima in Spring', a dance performed at Hanami-yama to the song 'Kami no Manimani' (Photo: Business Wire)

"Dancing in the Four Seasons of Fukushima" Video Series Launched in
Three Languages!

On December 21 (Mon), the highly popular Japanese video series, "Dancing
in the Four Seasons of Fukushima," was launched in the three language
versions, making it available to enjoy in English, Chinese (traditional
and simplified characters), and Korean.

The "Dancing in the Four Seasons of Fukushima" series are videos that
showcase both the dance performances of performers connected to the
area, set to various musical compositions, and the breathtaking beauty
of Fukushima's four seasons, which serves as a backdrop to the
performances. Released videos include the Summer Edition, "'Iwaki in
Summer', a dance performed by Junior High School student street dancing
team FORCE ELEMENTS at Aquamarine Fukushima," which was also selected in
the 2015 Yahoo Video Topics Awards as one of the stand-out local PR
videos (announced on December 4); Spring Edition, "'Fukushima in
Spring', a dance performed at Hanami-yama to the song 'Kami no
Manimani'"; and Autumn Edition, "'Urabandai in Autumn', a dance
performed by ballerinas amidst autumn colors."

Videos reveal the picturesque scenery of Fukushima in the background

The Dancing in the Four Seasons of Fukushima series highlights not only
the magnificent dance performances of the performers, but also the
picturesque scenery that Fukushima Prefecture prides itself on, which
varies season to season. Be sure to enjoy these along with the
performances.

'Fukushima in Spring', a dance performed at Hanami-yama to the song
'Kami no Manimani'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BFdY8rALYASecond
year university student Arisa Nakagawa, an active model and dancer born
in Fukushima City, performs against the backdrop of Hanamiyama in full
bloom, revealing a colorful array of cherry blossoms and countless other
spring flowers.

'Iwaki in Summer', a dance performed by junior high school student
street dancing team FORCE ELEMENTS at Aquamarine Fukushimahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny8z5XaJoNAFukushima
City Junior High School student street dancing team FORCE ELEMENTS
performs against the backdrops of Environmental Aquarium Aquamarine
Fukushima, Shioyasaki Lighthouse, and Iwaki Marine Tower in Misaki Park.

'Urabandai in Autumn', a dance performed by ballerinas amidst autumn
colorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwy6Hrim6toBallerinas
from the Hitomi Takeuchi School of Ballet in Fukushima Prefecture
perform against the backdrops of autumn colors savoured in popular
locales , including the Morohashi Museum of Modern Art; Goshiki-numa (a
cluster of five volcanic lakes, featured here are Bishamon-numa and
Yanigi-numa); Lake Hibara; Lake Onogawa; and waterfall Onogawa
Fudo-no-taki.

List of website URLs for series videos in English, Chinese, and Korean